Would You Rather...? Wonderfully Weird: Over 300 Crazy Questions!
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What’s inside...
Filled with imaginative, edgy, but family-friendly humor that children love, 'Would You Rather...? Wonderfully Weird' is a new edition in the line that began with the American Library Association's Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, 'Would You Rather...? Gross Out'. It is designed to be read alone or used in groups as a party game, writing exercise, or icebreaker. The book challenges readers with bizarre and humorous dilemmas, such as choosing between playing with dog poo-scented Play-Doh or a Lite-Brite made of broken glass, while also helping to develop reading, comprehension, and cognition skills.
Discussion points
What is the weirdest question you can think of from the book, and why do you think it's weird?
Which question made you laugh the most, and what was funny about it?
If you could create your own 'Would you rather' question, what would it be and why?
Did any of the questions make you think differently about something? Which one and how?
Which question was the hardest to answer and what made it difficult?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts freely without judgment. Use the questions as a starting point for a fun and lively discussion. Highlight the creativity and absurdity in some of the scenarios to make the conversation enjoyable. Allow your child to come up with alternative answers or even their own quirky questions, fostering creativity and critical thinking. Revisit the questions later to see if their answers change over time, which can be a delightful way to track the growth in their thinking process.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision-making
Explanation: The book presents kids with a series of bizarre and funny scenarios, requiring them to choose between options.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand choices and consequences, fostering critical thinking skills applicable in day-to-day decisions.
Example Lesson: Creative thinking
Explanation: The quirky questions encourage children to think outside the box and use their imagination.
Real-World Application: Enhances problem-solving abilities and enables children to approach real-world problems with creative solutions.
Example Lesson: Social interaction
Explanation: Discussing their choices with friends or family members fosters communication and offers insight into different perspectives.
Real-World Application: Improves conversational skills and helps children learn to respect diverse viewpoints which is crucial in team settings at school or in playgroups.
Example Lesson: Self-awareness
Explanation: By weighing different options, children gain insights into what they value most in various situations.
Real-World Application: Assists children in understanding their own preferences and guiding their personal and moral development.
Example Lesson: Empathy development
Explanation: Considering odd and challenging scenarios can foster empathy by imagining themselves in different, unusual situations.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to consider and sympathize with how others might feel or react in various circumstances.